Changes:
- Fixed some preorder content potentially not showing up in Web installs #51
Which Installer should I choose?
Downloads at the bottom of the page under "Assets."
Web Installer (Recommended)
The best & easiest all-in-one option for those who don't yet own TS2. The Web Installer utilizes an internet connection to automatically download the game files as well as dependencies & fixes you need to make the game work correctly.
Standalone Installer (Offline Install Script Only)
An offline installer script which applies the "Touchup" (registry entries) and dependencies/fixes for pre-existing Ultimate Collection game files.
Do not use this version if you haven't already extracted the Ultimate Collection game files, such as the Web Installer game files, the older Standalone Starter Pack, or G4tW's repack, to a folder named "The Sims 2 Starter Pack."
Instructions:
- (Standalone only) Download the game files from one of the links above and extract them to a new folder named "The Sims 2 Starter Pack" (usually
C:\Program Files (x86)\The Sims 2 Starter Pack). Make sure to direct the installer to this folder. - 🐧 Linux/Steam Deck users should follow these steps in conjunction with the Linux-specific setup steps.
- Download your chosen installer under "Assets" below in your system's architecture (64-bit or 32-bit). Run using an administrator user account.
- When opening you may be prompted that "Windows protected your PC" due to the installer not having a paid signature. To proceed, click "More details" followed by "Run Anyway." If antivirus interferes for some reason, try temporarily disabling it to launch the installer and make an exception for your game folder.
- Follow the prompts in the installer to proceed, then select the location your "The Sims 2 Starter Pack" folder & choose desired components.
- The default location of "The Sims 2 Starter Pack" folder in Program Files (x86) is recommended.
- On modern AMD graphics card generations such as RX 400 (Polaris) series and later, it's recommended to enable the DXVK component to resolve bugs such as an extremely long launch wait time and loading screen.
- After Installation, you must configure Graphics Rules Maker and Sims2RPCSettings to optimize the game correctly for your system. Full details are in the Google Doc guide below.
- You can then run the game using Sims2RPC.exe or "The Sims 2" shortcuts in the Start Menu/Desktop, if enabled.
- Once in-game you will be prompted with a custom content dialog due to included fixes and features, such as the CEP - this doesn't indicate any issue with the game. It's recommended that you choose "Enable Custom Content" to take advantage of these included features. You then can disable the prompt from showing up via the in-game settings.